CVE-2024-39485: media: v4l: async: Properly re-initialise notifier entry in unregister
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: v4l: async: Properly re-initialise notifier entry in unregister
The notifierentry of a notifier is not re-initialised after unregistering the notifier. This leads to dangling pointers being left there so use listdelinit() to return the notifierentry an empty list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-39485?
CVE-2024-39485 has not been assigned a specific severity rating but is related to vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel that could potentially lead to system instability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39485?
To fix CVE-2024-39485, update your Linux kernel to the latest version or apply the relevant patches provided for affected versions.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-39485?
CVE-2024-39485 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.10.0-rc1 and those between versions 6.9 and 6.6.34.
What does CVE-2024-39485 impact?
CVE-2024-39485 impacts the media subsystem in the Linux kernel, specifically related to notifier entry management.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-39485?
As of now, there are no known exploits publicly available for CVE-2024-39485.